MARGARET WANJIRU MWANGI

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya | Certified Mediator

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Certified Mediator with 3+ years of post-admission experience in litigation, legal aid provision, and human rights advocacy. Proven track record in court representation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and public interest litigation targeting social justice and community rights. Skilled in drafting legal pleadings, managing litigation portfolios, and building multi-sector stakeholder partnerships across judicial and civil society bodies to advance access to justice.

Nairobi, Kenya
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Certifications
Work Experience
Intern
Okeyo Mbeya Mukuhi & Co. Advocates (OMM)
May 2017 — Jul 2017
  • Conduct legal research on various issues
  • Arrange files for accessible filing system
Intern
Thika Law Courts
Jul 2017 — Aug 2017
  • Make judgments on court cases
  • Arrange files to maintain effective filing system
Attaché
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
May 2018 — Aug 2018
  • Learn government operations, policies, and structures
  • Contribute to policy formulation and amendment of Environment Management and Coordination Act
  • Conduct legal research supporting environmental governance and compliance
  • Evaluate evidentiary frameworks on environmental rights violations
  • Provide legal advisory support and draft legal documents
  • File legal documents in court and attend court sessions
Trainee Advocate (Articles of Pupillage)
Court of Appeal
Apr 2021 — Dec 2021
  • Conduct high-level legal research and deep-case analysis on appellate matters
  • Attend court sessions and take detailed notes
  • Review judgments thoroughly
Legal Officer
Faimarand Enterprises Limited
Jan 2022 — Jul 2023
  • Draft, review, and finalize wide range of legal documents ensuring accuracy
  • Conduct legal risk assessments identifying compliance gaps
  • Recommend corrective actions and monitor implementation
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on laws and compliance requirements
  • Identify potential legal risks and recommend safeguards
  • Support contract review ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Advise on case management and liaise with external counsel
  • Liaise with external legal entities and government agencies
  • Explain due diligence processes for real estate transactions
Associate
J. Mukuhi & Co. Advocates
Aug 2023 — Aug 2024
  • Prepare and file legal documents initiating and responding to civil lawsuits
  • Manage litigation process from client consultation through trial
  • Negotiate settlements saving time and resources
  • Facilitate mediation helping parties reach agreeable resolutions
  • Draft trust deeds complying with Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act
  • Assist clients setting up various trusts including registration
  • Provide ongoing legal advice for trust administration
  • Handle legal aspects of real estate in trusts including leasing and conveyancing
  • Train trustees on legal responsibilities and fiduciary duties
  • Conduct thorough legal research and draft memoranda and opinions
  • Draft and review sale agreements and negotiate terms
  • Facilitate completion and handover ensuring legal documents registration
Associate (Head of Corporate/Commercial and Conveyancing Department)
Mosongo & Company Advocates
Sep 2024 — Nov 2025
  • Represent clients in civil, criminal, and commercial litigation before High Court and Court of Appeal
  • Manage diverse caseload ensuring timely strategic dispute resolution
  • Conduct legal research supporting case strategies and arguments
  • Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, and witness statements
  • Present oral arguments and participate in hearings and trials
  • Facilitate dispute resolution through negotiation and settlement
  • Collaborate with NGOs influencing policy debates on social justice
  • Work on social inequality cases for access to education, healthcare, housing
  • Ensure compliance for corporate clients with legal and ethical standards
  • Train staff on compliance protocols and ethical conduct
  • Serve as liaison between organization and legal bodies, regulatory authorities, clients
  • Assist with commercial transactions including contract drafting and negotiation
  • Draft and review sale agreements and negotiate terms on behalf of clients
  • Facilitate completion and handover process ensuring legal document registration
  • Facilitate consensus and mediation across various legal disputes
  • Manage real estate and asset management within client estates
  • Supervise and train interns on drafting, case management, research, and ethics
Associate; Head of Legal Operations
Peter & Partners Law Advocates LLP
Nov 2025 — PresentCurrent
  • Represent client rights across judicial frameworks ensuring adherence to legal standards
  • Liaise with counsel and regulatory bodies to advance favorable outcomes
  • Maintain legal files, trackers, and databases with confidentiality and accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks protecting organizational integrity
  • Support firm brand through strategic client relationship management
  • Participate in legal forums to enhance firm's reputation
  • Provide legal and policy advisory to corporate clients aligning with governance
  • Draft, review, and interpret contracts and policies for clarity and enforceability
  • Manage contract lifecycle ensuring governance and regulatory compliance
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Kenyatta University
Certificate in Computer Packages
International Computer Driving License (ICDL 1)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Northgate School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Bishop Mahiaini Academy
Certifications
Mediation
Karl Mediation and Arbitration Center
Sep 2022
Trial Advocacy
Trial Advocacy Training Institute
Oct 2024
Advanced International Certificate Course (Intellectual Property)
Apr 2026
References
Joy Mukuhi
Advocate
[email protected] · +254723174458
Maosa Mosongo
Advocate
[email protected] · +254717045754
Reverend Redson Komu
Anglican Church of Kenya, Church of the Savior
[email protected] · +254722648455
Languages
Kiswahili
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Affiliation and Membership to Professional Bodies
Law Society of Kenya
Karl Mediation and Arbitration Center
Kenya Christian Lawyers Fellowship
Hobbies and Interests
Watching investigative documentaries, writing, reading, making friends and socializing, History & Sport, Farming & Agriculture, Travel and exploration
Involved in organizing and managing charity work events such as visiting children homes and community outreach; also offer legal aid services to the community